Course Overview
Topics include design tables, sheet metal features, component design for volume manufacturing, advanced lofts, sweeps and the use of surfaces in a solid modeling environment. Advanced assembly techniques, drawing tools such as alternate views and the use of templates for drawing creation are also covered. The expectation is that students have current training/experience equivalent to introductory level SolidWorks. AICO 4048 SolidWorks 1 is recommended.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$964.69
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the advantages of parametric design.
- Employ advanced sketching tools in features.
- Execute modeling functions to create complex 3D solids.
- Utilize productivity improving commands like patterns and tables to create parts and assemblies.
- Organize bottom-up assembly models for improved utility.
- Employ top-down assembly practices in a variety of situations.
- Utilize drawing creation commands to create advanced 2D drawings.
- Develop templates for use in part, assembly and drawing creation.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
SolidWorks 2 (AICO 4148) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of AICO 4148 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 39143
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 39143
- $964.69 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Wednesday, September 30th (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation). No class on Wednesday, November 11th (Remembrance Day). Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
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Winter 2027
Below is one offering of AICO 4148 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 83277
Dates
Jan 12 - Mar 30 Loading
- CRN 83277
- $964.69 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 - Mar 30 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ (The Bookstore is closed on Saturdays and Sundays). This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2027 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2026.
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